Conceição do Araguaia Airport (SBAA)
Medium airport · Conceição do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Conceição do Araguaia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBAA |
| IATA | CDJ |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°20'54" W 49°18'5" -8.34835, -49.30150 |
| Location | Conceição do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Conceição do Araguaia Airport at a glance
Conceição do Araguaia Airport is a medium airport in Conceição do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as CDJ. The field elevation of 653 ft (199 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBAA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 8/26, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 8 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBAA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Conceição do Araguaia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Araguaína Airport | SWGN | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport | SBCI | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport | SBPJ | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Carajás Airport | SBCJ | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Porto Nacional Airport | SDPE | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Conceição do Araguaia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 653 ft field elevation of Conceição do Araguaia Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Conceição do Araguaia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Conceição do Araguaia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Conceição do Araguaia Airport is SBAA, and its IATA code is CDJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Conceição do Araguaia Airport above sea level?
Conceição do Araguaia Airport sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Conceição do Araguaia Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.3483, -49.3015 — in Conceição do Araguaia, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Araguaína Airport, about 171 km away.
Does SBAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBAA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Conceição do Araguaia Airport?
Conceição do Araguaia Airport has one runway. The longest, 8/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.